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Study Finds Most Salmonella in Chicken Comes from a Small Share of Products on the Market
September 2, 2024
A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection describes the phenomenon where the majority of Salmonella in chicken comes from a small sample of the products in the marketplace. The paper, Risk Assessment Predicts Most of the Salmonellosis… read more
New Study on Salmonella Illnesses from Ground Beef Shows Socioeconomic Impact
August 21, 2024
A new study on ground beef related Salmonella illnesses indicates potential socioeconomic impacts on those illnesses. An estimated 1.35 million Salmonella infections causing 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur in the United States each year. Food is the most common… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General
August 20, 2024
Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more
Thomas Produce Company Added to Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Update
August 20, 2024
In the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update, Thomas Produce Company was added as another likely source of infections. A multi-strain, multi-state Salmonella outbreak is now associated with multiple farms Here’s what we know. The Outbreak… read more
Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
August 9, 2024
The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more
August 6, 2024
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It is often found in raw or undercooked foods like poultry, eggs, and sometimes fruits and vegetables. People who consume food or water contaminated with Salmonella can get sick…. read more
July 14, 2024
Salmonella bacteria can be sneaky! Don’t let it catch you by surprise. These 5 simple tips can be the difference between sweet dreams or a surprise stomachache. Or worse! But first. What are Salmonella bacteria anyway? Salmonella Bacteria Salmonella bacteria… read more
FDA Investigates Two Salmonella Outbreaks with Sources Not Yet Identified
July 14, 2024
In the last 30 days, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced two Salmonella outbreaks with no source identified. Both outbreaks are in the traceback investigation process. The investigations are ongoing. Here’s what we know. Two Salmonella Outbreaks… read more
Could We See Another Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak This Year? This is Your Cue to Wash That Melon!
July 13, 2024
Some things in life are predictable. What goes up, must come down. Toast always falls butter-side down. The Cowboys will not make it to the Super Bowl. Another cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak? Could we see another Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak this year?… read more
Bellevue IHOP in Near Seattle Closed Again, 2 Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Illness
July 2, 2024
King County Public Health shut down a Bellevue IHOP location for the second time this year. So far, six people have become sick. At least two have experienced illnesses serious enough to require hospitalization. According to King County Public Health,… read more